Basil and mint pesto
Mint used with fresh basil makes a wonderfully light and refreshing pesto that is superb on grilled halibut or other firm-fleshed fish.
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup fresh basil, firmly packed
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, firmly packed
- 3 tablespoons walnuts, chopped and toasted (in 350 degree oven for 10 minutes)
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest (optional)
Directions
- In a food processor, pulse the mint, basil, and walnuts briefly.
- Add olive oil and blend into a coarse purée.
- Add salt, pepper, lemon juice, lemon zest, and blend.
- Serve over your favorite fish.